Everyday Business Problems
129 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -When it comes to your business, you know everything – except what you don’t. Hosted by David Crysler, each episode we dive into finding and solving everyday business problems. Learn from business leaders and subject matter experts about the challenges they've overcome, and the challenges they still face. Join us for fresh insights, real talk, and inspiration to grow your business!
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Why Authoritative Leadership Still Has a Place
June 25, 2024 13:34 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this solo episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler explores the role of authoritative leadership in the modern workplace. Amidst the prevalent emphasis on collaboration and groupthink, Dave dissects the misconceptions surrounding authoritative leadership and contrasts it with authoritarian styles. By delving into real-world examples like Chipotle and Boeing, he illustrates the impact of leadership styles on organizational culture and effectiveness. Dave also shares ...
Building High-Performing Teams with Joseph Gonzalez
June 18, 2024 16:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBIn this episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler welcomes Joseph Gonzalez, founder of In the Game Group, to discuss the art of building high-performing teams and effective leadership. Joseph shares his experiences and insights on organizational structure, the importance of transparency, and the challenges of leadership in today's dynamic work environment. He emphasizes the significance of understanding individual strengths, fostering a supportive culture, and implement...
Print Manufacturing 2.0 with Jesse Safir
June 11, 2024 15:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBIn this episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler welcomes Jesse Safir, owner of ABG Print, to discuss his journey of acquiring and growing a commercial printing company. Jesse shares his insights on navigating the challenges of COVID-19, the importance of stable cash flow, and the value of building a service-oriented business in the printing industry. He also delves into the concept of "Print 2.0," emphasizing the need for high service levels, customization, and the ab...
The Risk of Over-Specializing Business Systems
June 04, 2024 18:19 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBEpisode Description: In this episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler discusses the risks of over-specializing business systems. Drawing from personal experience and real-world examples, Dave explores the challenges of creating hyper-specialized systems, especially those involving technology, and how they can lead to higher development and maintenance costs. He dives into the integration issues that arise with such systems and emphasizes the importance of balancing s...
The Future of Operational Excellence: Moving from Data-Driven to Decision-Driven
March 06, 2024 01:13 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBExplore the critical roles of data integrity and data governance in modern business with this episode. Dave Crysler unpacks the complexities of these concepts and their pivotal roles in operational excellence today and into the future. This episode dives into the challenges and strategies for ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and effective governance, providing you with though provoking questions to help you harness the power of your business data for smarter decision-making. What You'l...
Leadership Lessons from an Underdog Sports Team
February 20, 2024 20:49 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBEpisode Description: In this episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler dives into the transformative leadership and strategic insights from the story memorialized by the book and movie Moneyball. By exploring the story of the 2002 Oakland A's baseball team, Dave connects the dots between an unconventional decision-making approach in sports and its applications in business leadership, emphasizing the use of data analytics, strategic resilience, and the importance of va...
The Hidden Costs of Efficient Systems
February 13, 2024 18:58 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBToday we dive into "The Hidden Costs of Efficient Systems," where Dave talks about the unintended consequences that can arise from the relentless pursuit of operational excellence. From Boeing's latest safety incidents to the broader implications of quality compromises, employee burnout, technology complications, and the loss of human connection, this episode uncovers the complexities behind efficiency initiatives. What You'll Discover: A critical examination of efficiency's hidden costs,...
A Look into the Future: Continuous Improvement in 2034
January 30, 2024 23:04 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBToday we dive into the future of Continuous Improvement (CI) over the next decade. Explore the evolving landscape of CI as it intersects with emerging technologies, the increasing costs of direct labor, and the continued push towards operational excellence. Dave talks about the pivotal role of human innovation, the challenges of data governance and integrity, and the balance between leveraging technology and maintaining the human touch in problem-solving. Join us for a forward-looking talk o...
Eliminating Downtime: A Quick Guide
January 23, 2024 19:52 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBWe dive into the concept of downtime across various businesses and talk about a structured approach to minimizing it, ensuring your organization's productivity and efficiency are always at their peak. What You'll Learn: The multifaceted nature of downtime, whether in Lean Principles, labor, or machinery, and how each area presents unique challenges and opportunities. A clear, straightforward explanation of the 8 wastes in Lean Manufacturing (DOWNTIME acronym) and how they relate to oper...
Leading with Love: The New Era of Sales Leadership with Jonathan Darling
January 17, 2024 01:47 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBWe sit down with Jonathan Darling, a seasoned expert in leadership development, to dissect the journey from top sales performer to a compassionate and effective leader. With a focus on the pivotal role of empathy and understanding in leadership, Jonathan shares his profound insights into the transformation that occurs when one leads with love and intention. What You'll Learn: The Challenges of Transitioning from Sales to Leadership: Insights into the common hurdles faced by sales profess...
Boosting Mental Wellness through Continuous Improvement
January 09, 2024 18:03 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBWe dive into mental health in the workplace and explore how Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies can play a crucial role in enhancing mental wellness. With a focus on empathetic leadership and effective communication, we reveal how CI is not just a tool for operational efficiency but a transformative approach to cultivating a supportive, resilient, and mentally healthy work environment. What You'll Learn: The current state of mental health in workplaces, backed by recent Gallup surve...
Beyond Zero Defects: Finding the Balance in Quality Management
January 02, 2024 21:38 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this episode of Everyday Business Problems, join your host, Dave Crysler, as he dives into the "Gold Standard" concept of "Zero Defects" in quality management. We take a closer look at why absolute perfection in operations – whether in product-based or service-oriented industries – might not always be the most feasible or beneficial approach. The Myth of Zero Defects: We start by exploring the traditional perspective on Zero Defects and question its practicality and alignment with custom...
More Best of Clips 2022
December 27, 2022 18:42 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBBringing you a series of clips from our most popular episodes based on downloads from 2022. We revisit Leveraging Project Management Resources with Angela Thurman, a solo episode from Dave Crysler on 5 Whys Root Cause Analysis for Manufacturing, and finally Helping business leaders find peace of mind with Deborah Coviello.
Best Clips from 2022
December 21, 2022 01:04 - 30 minutes - 48 MBBringing you a series of clips from our most popular episodes based on download from 2022. We revisit a solo episode from Dave Crysler on Process Mapping, Driving Growth through Systems, Leadership, and Culture with Steve Rice, and finally Lean Manufacturing with Sam Goebel.
A process conversation with Bruce Carnohan
December 13, 2022 21:15 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBBruce Carnohan introduces us to his company Process Cleanup and invites me to join his live stream show. This episode is our conversation from that live stream where we dive into process strategy, execution, and delivery, implementing changes that impact your business, getting the results that we've designed for, and so much more! Episode Chapters: 00:45 - Introduction 02:03 - Power of process around networking 05:15 - Strategy, Execution, Delivery 08:28 - Competition creates coll...
Quality Management in CNC Machine Shops with Greg McArthur
December 06, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBGreg McArthur introduces us to his CNC Machine Shop NTL Industries and shares the stories behind their Quality Management System. We dive into how their quality management system has impacted their growth, how the ISO Certification process has impacted their culture, making additional investments in tools that support their quality management system, and so much more! Episode Chapters: 1:25 - What's a CNC Machine shop all about? 04:32 - How has your quality management system impacted t...
Resiliency in Business and Life with Julian Roberts
November 29, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBJulian Roberts introduces us to his executive coaching business where he works with high-performing leaders, athletes and teams with extreme ambitions. Julian is a master at co-creating what may seem to others as impossible, unrealistic goals. We dive into inspiring stories from past clients, the learning loop and other techniques that build your resiliency muscle, setting yourself up a cycle of improvement, and so much more! Episode Chapters: 1:20 - Introduction to Julian's work 4:55 ...
Stupid Simple Content System with Emily Wilkins
November 22, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBWe welcome back Emily Wilkins from Marketing Metal, a digital marketing agency for manufacturing job shops. We continue our previous conversation on Marketing Automation by diving into her Stupid Simple Content System, different content models you can leverage, creating content on the platforms your customers are hanging out and that you feel most comfortable, and so much more! Episode Chapters: 01:35 - What’s the idea behind the Stupid Simple Content System? 05:05 - Differences betwee...
Marketing Automation Tools with Emily Wilkins
November 15, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBEmily Wilkins introduces us to her company, Marketing Metal, a digital marketing agency for manufacturing job shops. We dive into marketing automation tools and how they’re perceived, getting back to the basics of marketing before implementing tools, moving from your current state to your future state, and so much more! Episode Chapters: 03:07 - When did the technology take over? 05:45 - Takeaway’s from SAAS marketing 08:30 - Getting back to the basics 13:37 - Automation advantages...
Employee benefits with Chris Lokken
November 08, 2022 13:02 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MBChris Lokken introduces us to Johnson Financial Group where he has been working with employers for more than 20 years creating solutions to provide employee benefits. Chris has developed processes that help employers better understand and get better control of their benefits process. We dive into what employers need to know when it comes to employee benefits, the best way to implement changes, attracting top talent with the benefits you offer, and so much more! Episode Chapters: 02:57 - ...
SEO tactics to drive growth with AJ Saunders
November 01, 2022 12:11 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBAJ Saunders introduces us to AJS Digital Group, an Search Engine Optimization (SEO) coach and consultant from Bath, UK. We dive into what businesses can do internally vs outsourcing to an expert, the mechanics behind why and how for SEO, resources to help you generate ideas around the topics your ideal customers are searching for, and so much more! Episode Chapters: 01:15 - SEO internally vs engage a professional 09:25 - Mechanics behind the why of SEO 15:21 - Resources available 19:1...
Change Management: 5 Steps for Effective Change
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 14.4 MBOur host, David Crysler, breaks down 5 simple steps to to get senior leadership to not only pay attention to your change initiative but take action to help implement it.
Networking to build the life you choose with Russ Hedge
October 18, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBRuss Hedge shares his experience building relationships, a community of connections, and ultimately his business through networking and livestreaming. Russ is a master connector, and recognized top salesperson across multiple industries. Russ shares his perspective of why sales and networking can often be viewed negatively, how to gain visibility even when you don’t feel comfortable putting yourself out there, how to remain positive in the throws of struggle, and so much more! Episode Chap...
Quality Management Systems: How to go from Average to Excellent
October 11, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBOur host, David Crysler, breaks down 10 simple steps to create or improve a Quality Management System that will lower the cost of quality in your manufacturing operation.
Grow your business using marketing insights and automation with Dave Meyer
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBDave Meyer shares his story of launching and growing BizzyWeb. A full-service Digital Marketing Agency that Dave founded in 1999. Since then, BizzyWeb has been helping growth stage businesses to attract, engage, and delight their audiences to close more business. We dive into the inspiration behind the BizzyWeb brand, why many businesses struggle to generate inbound traffic, where there is opportunity for great return on investment, and so much more! Episode Chapters: 01:02 - Introductio...
Key Business Systems to Operate with Excellence
September 27, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 6.99 MBOur host, David Crysler breaks down the 6 key business systems operations leaders must create and implement in order to drive growth and operate with excellence. There is bonus 7th system introduced that when implemented will not only impact your culture and profitability but will create a foundation for sustainable success.
Learning to create business systems with Jaime Jay
September 20, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBJaime Jay shares his journey of creating systems within his business Bottleneck Distant Assistants. Jaime was forced to test the effectiveness of these systems when he was unexpectedly called away from his business for nearly a month. Jamie shares what he came back to, the lessons he learned, why he sees many other business owners struggle to create systems, how to promote a positive culture, and so much more! Show Links: Web: Bottleneck.Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bott...
Preventative Maintenance Systems
September 13, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 16.8 MBOur host, David Crysler breaks down 10 simple steps operations leaders can use to improve or create a Preventative Maintenance System that will lower your operating costs and increase your profitability.
Driving Growth through Systems, Leadership, and Culture with Steve Rice
September 06, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 62.9 MBSteve Rice shares several stories relating to driving growth through systemization, leadership, and culture. Steve shares the knowledge he has obtained throughout his 30+ year career working with Manufacturing & CPG companies in various advisory and operational roles. We dive into where to start when you want to drive growth, best practices learned, how to differentiate through sustainability, and so much more! Show Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefrazierrice/ https://www.linke...
Process Mapping
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 9.25 MBLearn the WHAT, WHY and HOW of a Process Map or Process Flow Chart to unlock the Process Improvement potential in your operation. Our host, David Crysler breaks down Process Mapping into 5 dead-simple steps you can use to improve your processes, reduce your costs, and increase your profitability.
Leveraging Project Management Resources with Angela Thurman
August 23, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBAngela Thurman shares her perspective on how project management fits into the operational infrastructure of a business. Angela is a certified Project Management Professional and owner of Thurman Co, a management consulting business that helps companies manage complex projects. We dive into where project management belongs, how companies can leverage a project management resource, the value of a certified PMP, and so much more! Show Links: Company Website: https://thurmanco.com LinkedIn ...
5 Why Root Cause Analysis for Manufacturing
August 16, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week, our host, David Crysler breaks down the 5 Why Root Cause Analysis tool into 5 dead-simple steps you can use to reduce your defects and lower your cost of quality. He covers the 3 most common failure points you'll encounter, as well as walking through a real life example.
55. 5 Why Root Cause Analysis for Manufacturing
August 16, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week, our host, David Crysler breaks down the 5 Why Root Cause Analysis tool into 5 dead-simple steps you can use to reduce your defects and lower your cost of quality. He covers the 3 most common failure points you'll encounter, as well as walking through a real life example.
Lean Manufacturing with Sam Goebel
August 09, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 50.7 MBSam Goebel shares his journey of lessons learned while implementing Lean Manufacturing throughout his career. Sam is currently the General Manager with GCI Engineered Solutions which is a manufacturing company that creates custom material handling and torque reaction systems for some of the biggest brands in the world. We dive into the inspiration behind his journey, getting some quick wins, visiting the Toyota facility in Japan, and so much more! Show Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...
54. Lean Manufacturing with Sam Goebel
August 09, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 50.7 MBSam Goebel shares his journey of lessons learned while implementing Lean Manufacturing throughout his career. Sam is currently the General Manager with GCI Engineered Solutions which is a manufacturing company that creates custom material handling and torque reaction systems for some of the biggest brands in the world. We dive into the inspiration behind his journey, getting some quick wins, visiting the Toyota facility in Japan, and so much more! Show Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...
Helping business leaders find peace of mind with Deborah Coviello
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBDeb Coviello The Drop in CEO™ introduces us to her businesses Illumination Partners where she helps CEO's who are navigating change. In addition to being a trusted advisor, Deb is an author and podcast host. We dive into the inspiration behind her new book The CEO's Compass, the 7 points on The CEO's Compass, when to ask for help as a leader, giving better feedback to your team, and so much more! Show Links: Website: https://www.dropinceo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debor...
53. Helping business leaders find peace of mind with Deborah Coviello
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBDeb Coviello The Drop in CEO™ introduces us to her businesses Illumination Partners where she helps CEO's who are navigating change. In addition to being a trusted advisor, Deb is an author and podcast host. We dive into the inspiration behind her new book The CEO's Compass, the 7 points on The CEO's Compass, when to ask for help as a leader, giving better feedback to your team, and so much more! Show Links: Website: https://www.dropinceo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debor...
Business relationships that work with Ryan Wicklum
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBRyan has spent more than 25 years on both sides of the supply chain and supplier sales relationship. After cutting his teeth at Magna International, he moved on to build a supply chain for an industrial robotics start-up, and is now solely focused on sales development and relationship building for B2B companies with his consulting business Tri-Peak Solutions. We dive into best practices for leveraging partnerships and building relationships, sales processes that strengthen B2B relationships,...
52. Business relationships that work with Ryan Wicklum
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBRyan has spent more than 25 years on both sides of the supply chain and supplier sales relationship. After cutting his teeth at Magna International, he moved on to build a supply chain for an industrial robotics start-up, and is now solely focused on sales development and relationship building for B2B companies with his consulting business Tri-Peak Solutions. We dive into best practices for leveraging partnerships and building relationships, sales processes that strengthen B2B relationships,...
51. Digital transformation for industrial manufacturers with Ken Novak
January 18, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBKen introduces us to his businesses Hatch Quantified where he helps organizations transform cost efficiently by correlating digital investment to financial KPI's. We dive into businesses that are leading digital transformation initiatives, why businesses are slow to adopt digital transformation, how AI fits into these digital transformation initiatives, and so much more! Show Links: www.HATCHquantified.com www.linkedin.com/in/kennovak
Digital transformation for industrial manufacturers with Ken Novak
January 18, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBKen introduces us to his businesses Hatch Quantified where he helps organizations transform cost efficiently by correlating digital investment to financial KPI's. We dive into businesses that are leading digital transformation initiatives, why businesses are slow to adopt digital transformation, how AI fits into these digital transformation initiatives, and so much more! Show Links: www.HATCHquantified.com www.linkedin.com/in/kennovak
50. Manufacturing marketing using a digital twin strategy with Greg Mischio
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBGreg introduces us to his business Winbound. Greg and his team provide content marketing in manufacturing and industrial verticals using their digital twin methodology. We dive into what the digital twin methodology is all about, how it gets implemented, how your customers journey fits into the strategy, and so much more! Show Links: https://winbound.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregmischio/
Manufacturing marketing using a digital twin strategy with Greg Mischio
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBGreg introduces us to his business Winbound. Greg and his team provide content marketing in manufacturing and industrial verticals using their digital twin methodology. We dive into what the digital twin methodology is all about, how it gets implemented, how your customers journey fits into the strategy, and so much more! Show Links: https://winbound.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregmischio/
49. Manufacturing Supply Chain Challenges with Jim Frye
January 04, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBJim introduces us to SourceDay where he is the Enterprise Sales Director. Jim has helped hundreds of manufacturing companies improve operational efficiency and drive positive outcomes for more than 30 years. We dive into supply chain challenges due to COVID, KPI's that matter most, key factors that impact your supply chain, and so much more. Show Links: https://sourceday.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-frye-sourceday/
Manufacturing Supply Chain Challenges with Jim Frye
January 04, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBJim introduces us to SourceDay where he is the Enterprise Sales Director. Jim has helped hundreds of manufacturing companies improve operational efficiency and drive positive outcomes for more than 30 years. We dive into supply chain challenges due to COVID, KPI's that matter most, key factors that impact your supply chain, and so much more. Show Links: https://sourceday.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-frye-sourceday/
48. Operational excellence in manufacturing with Eduardo Martinez
December 28, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBEduardo has spent more than two decades working for Cummins, Inc where he was a leader in supply chain and manufacturing. We dive into circular manufacturing, supply chain management complexities, ESG or Environmental, Social, and Governance impact issues, and so much more. Show Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardo-martinez-67b4477/
Operational excellence in manufacturing with Eduardo Martinez
December 28, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBEduardo has spent more than two decades working for Cummins, Inc where he was a leader in supply chain and manufacturing. We dive into circular manufacturing, supply chain management complexities, ESG or Environmental, Social, and Governance impact issues, and so much more. Show Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardo-martinez-67b4477/
47. Disaster Recovery and Continuity Planning
December 21, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThis podcast episode will help you understand disaster recovery and continuity planning for your business, why it's important, how you can get started, and so much more! Each episode is a deep-dive into the story of business owners, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and industry experts. We strive to understand the person, the business, the challenges they've overcome, and the challenges they still face. You'll here real talk, valuable insights, and inspiration to grow your business! Show Links: ...
Disaster Recovery and Continuity Planning
December 21, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThis podcast episode will help you understand disaster recovery and continuity planning for your business, why it's important, how you can get started, and so much more! Each episode is a deep-dive into the story of business owners, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and industry experts. We strive to understand the person, the business, the challenges they've overcome, and the challenges they still face. You'll here real talk, valuable insights, and inspiration to grow your business! Show Links:...
46. Project management with Angela Thurman
December 14, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBAngela introduces us to her management consulting business Thurman Co where they help companies manage complex projects. We dive into the biggest challenges in complex project management, how to assess supplier risks, why and when it's appropriate to engage a project management professional, and so much more. 00:00 - Intro Angela Thurman 01:13 - What is project management? 05:15 - What are the biggest challenges? 11:35 - What are the risks? 19:40 - Current projects being managed 2...